Introduced by Senator Avery would remove sales tax exemptions from soft drinks. Revenue would go to establish a statewide database to Public Health Departments and school districts to help fund a wellness coordinator and program. (Support) Ben Gamel Jersey

(combination of LB 119, LB 157, and LB 187) would provide $200,000 to each of the 18 Public Health Districts to do preventive health programs; $900,000 in each of the next 2 fiscal years to the 6 Community Health Centers to expand dental services to uninsured low-income Nebraskans; $150,000 for each of the next 2 fiscal years to DHHS to fun a Dental Health Director. (Support) Wes Hopkins Womens Jersey

About this Bill: This bill expanded the ability of dental hygienists to perform services without supervision on children and with supervision on adults. This legislation also requires HHS to compile data on the use of this legislation.

About this Bill: Senator Gloor also introduced LB439 that would increase cigarette and tobacco taxes. Some of that revenue generated would be used for Medicaid provider rate stabilization. Senator Gloor made this his priority bill so it will be heard on the floor of the Legislature.

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About this Bill: LB338, introduced by Sen. Gloor, prohibits all credentialed health care professionals from discriminating with respect to any person eligible for Medicaid; i.e., you must accept Medicaid patients. Professionals violating this statute would be subject to disciplinary action including not getting your license renewed. This bill will generate a lot of discussion about Medicaid expansion.

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